Politics & Government
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Education
What Happens After Michael Hinojosa Retires (Probably Tomorrow)?
Three sources close to the Dallas ISD superintendent say he will soon announce his retirement.
Politics & Government
Lynn McBee Will Oversee Dallas’ Effort to Transform Its Workforce
The mayor chooses the education CEO, philanthropist, and former mayoral candidate to be his “workforce development czar,” a key role for one of his inaugural priorities.
Local News
Dallas’ Chief of Economic Development Is Resigning
Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson will be resigning at the end of the month after ushering through an economic development policy that was unanimously approved by the City Council.
Local News
The Case for Tearing Down Dallas’ Convention Center
Dallas’ convention center is an absurd, obsolete, cobbled- together mess floating on a sea of concrete. This month the City Council will decide whether we should spend $500 million on its deferred maintenance. There’s another option: tear the sucker down. Start over. And create a downtown that visitors— and residents—would actually enjoy.
Dallas In 2022
Dallas Will Almost Certainly Receive Millions in Federal Infrastructure Dollars; What Will It Do?
A look at how the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill might impact Dallas.
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Government & Law
Mayor Johnson’s Priorities for Federal Infrastructure Dollars: I-30, Harold Simmons Park, Vision Zero
The mayor wrote a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg earlier this week, advocating for federal money for upcoming projects.
Local Government
Philip Kingston Files to Run for County Commissioner
The former city councilman returns to politics.
New to North Texas
Red State of Mind
How one relocation company is helping conservatives find their happy place—North Texas.
Crime
Dallas Police Steal* $100,000 from Woman at Love Field
Texas law allows law enforcement to seize property without providing evidence of wrongdoing. That needs to change.